William Edward Crystal was born on the 14th March 1948, in Manhattan, New York City USA of Jewish descent. Billy Crystal is a well known comedian and actor though he has accumulated his net worth as a producer and writer, too. In fact, Billy is recognised as one of the best comedians and comedy actors worldwide, proven by the number of awards he has won, which achievements have been reached through the long-spanned career of Billy Crystal since 1975, and which still continues.
So just nhow rich is Billy Crystal? Reportedly, Billy has accumulated a net worth of over $45 million, during his career in the entertainment industry of over more than 40 years.
Billy Crystal Net Worth $45 Million
Billy Crystal grew up in The Bronx; later the family moved to Long Beach on Long Island New York. He was educated at Long Beach High School, and graduated from the Tisch School of Arts with a BFA majoring in film and television directing, tutored by Martin Scorsese, and together with Christopher Guest, Oliver Stone. As an actor he debuted on television, performing in episodes of several series including “All in the Family” (1976). His most important roles on the television were in the role of Jodie Dallas in the sitcom “Soap” (1977-1981), hosting “Saturday Night Live” (1984–1985) and hosting the telecasts of Grammy Awards 29th, 30th and 31st. The comedy television series “The Comedians” in which Billy Crystal co-starred with Josh Gad is also created, co-produced and written by Crystal, himself. All these appearance added significantly to Billy’s net worth, as well as bringing him more and more to audiences’ attention.
Billy Crystal has also landed many roles on the big screen. Among his most prominent roles are the ones that were worth awards including the roles landed in the comedy “City Slickers” (1991) directed by Ron Underwood, the gangster comedy film “Analyze This” (1999) directed by Harold Ramis, family comedy film “Parental Guidance” (2012) directed by Andy Fickman and others. More, he has also directed, produced and written the screenplays for feature films, such as “Mr. Saturday Night” (1992) and “Forget Paris” (1995). Again, these all contributed to Billy’s net worth.
Billy Crystal has also been praised for his hosting of the Academy Awards (1990-1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004 and 2012). Furthermore, he was awarded for acting in a one man play “700 Sundays” (2005 – 2006).
Overall, Billy has been nominated for more than 70 honours, and his wins include five CableACE Awards, five American Comedy Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Apple Award, TCA award, Creative Achievement Award, AFI Star Award, Drama Desk Award, Mark Twain Prize for American Humour and many others. In addition to this, he has been named a Disney Legend, Comedy Star of the Decade(1991), and was rewarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the same year.
It should be noted that Crystal has released five books including “Absolutely Mahvelous” (1986) and “Still Foolin’ ‘Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?” (2013). All the previously mentioned careers added financially to the overall size of Billy Crystal’s net worth, proving that the personality of Crystal is really an exceptional one.
Concerning the private life of the legendary comedian, he has been married to wife Janice Goldfinger since 1970, and they have two girls who are involved into entertainment industry, as an actress and a producer. Billy Crystal and his wife live in Pacific Palisades, California.
